Location: Atlanta, GA

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 03-28-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Not specified; schedule to be confirmed with the hiring team (day, night or rotating shifts may be available)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $47 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality bedside care for mixed medical-surgical patients on a 30-bed unit
• Safely manage a patient load consistent with a 5-6:1 ratio while maintaining excellent standards of care
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized nursing care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and transitions
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the patient record
• Respond appropriately to trauma and urgent situations, following unit protocols
• Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and punctuality to support unit morale and flow

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure appropriate for practice in the assignment location (state licensure/compact where applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience
• Level I trauma center experience or experience at a mid-to-large hospital (explicit requirement)
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Travel nursing experience preferred but not required
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and a reliable, timely work ethic

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid Med/Surg nursing skills including assessment, medication administration, and patient education
• Comfort managing 5-6:1 patient ratios while prioritizing safety and quality
• Trauma awareness and the ability to function in a fast-paced, mid/large hospital environment
• Proficiency with bedside monitoring, IV therapy, and common hospital equipment
• Critical thinking, time management, and teamwork mindset
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support so you can focus on patients, not packing
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you get ready for practice quickly
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support tailored for travel nurses
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• A supportive team that values YOU and your professional growth
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, work together, celebrate together
• Professional development opportunities and access to continuing education

Travel Perks: Explore Atlanta, GA

Explore Atlanta between shifts — visit the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola, catch a show at the Fox Theatre, stroll or bike the Atlanta BeltLine, relax in Piedmont Park, or explore history at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Enjoy a lively food scene with Southern comfort and international flavors, and plan weekend escapes to nearby destinations like Stone Mountain, Chattanooga, or Savannah.

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